Custodian

Long Beach Unified School District•Long Beach, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Custodian performs routine custodial activities at assigned school sites or other District facilities and helps maintain buildings and adjacent grounds in a clean, orderly, and secure condition. The role may serve on a small crew performing routine or periodic deep cleaning, and includes related duties as assigned. Applications may be considered for substitute work and to fill current and future vacancies. Some custodial crew assignments may require a personal automobile and a valid California Class C driver’s license; Kitchen/Bathroom cleaning crew members may be assigned weekend schedules. The position may require remaining on call for emergency custodial needs. The District requires completion of the eighth grade and six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience. Enrollment in or successful completion of the Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class offered by the Long Beach School for Adults may substitute for the required education, training, and experience. Other combinations of training and experience that provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered.

Requirements

Completion of the eighth grade.
Six months of recent full-time paid janitorial or custodial experience, or enrollment in or successful completion of the Long Beach School for Adults Building Maintenance/Custodial Services class as a substitute for the required education, training, and experience.
Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently and operate custodial equipment.
Ability to maintain tools and equipment in clean working order; move and arrange furniture and equipment; perform minor non-technical repairs; and observe and report hazards and maintenance needs.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions, observe health and safety regulations, and meet schedules and timelines.
Positions assigned to cleaning crews at the Operations or Nutrition Services Branches require use of a personal automobile and a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Other combinations of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets; and spot-clean or shampoo carpets.
Clean classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, lounges, offices, and other assigned facilities; empty waste receptacles; address spills, gum, debris, and graffiti.
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom fixtures; replenish dispensers; clean mirrors and tile; and unclog drains and toilets.
Pick up debris from school grounds and adjacent areas; inspect rooftops and rain gutters as assigned; sweep nearby concrete surfaces; and water landscaped areas as assigned.
Replace light bulbs and tubes; clean chalkboards and erasers; empty pencil sharpeners; and clean tables, chairs, walls, windows, blinds, and floors.
Lock and unlock doors and gates, maintain security of assigned areas, operate boilers and heaters as necessary, and set alarms as appropriate.
Operate custodial equipment, including vacuums, mops, hand and power tools, and buffer or scrubber machines.
Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards, as well as maintenance and repair needs, to the appropriate authority.
Perform emergency shutoff of major utility services and operate emergency generators as necessary.
Prepare facilities for events and meetings by setting up and assembling furniture and equipment, and clean up afterward.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; and perform minor repairs as needed.
Participate in thorough cleaning and restoration of campus facilities during vacation periods.
Remain on call for emergency custodial needs as assigned.